Felix Bloch

Felix Bloch was a physicist who made significant contributions to our understanding of magnetism, particularly in solids. He is best known for developing the Bloch theorem, which describes how electrons behave in a periodic lattice, essential for understanding magnetic properties in materials. His work helped explain how magnetism arises in materials like metals and ferromagnets by revealing how electron spins align under certain conditions. Bloch’s theories laid the groundwork for modern magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and advanced technologies in electronics and materials science. His insights play a crucial role in both theoretical and applied physics of magnetism.